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The Benefice of Harton the Circular The Benefice of Harton The Circular Summer Edition 2020 News and views in our benefice and communities A special edition reflecting the circumstances of The Corona Virus Covid 19 Pandemic May June July Sand Hutton Claxton Flaxton Gate Helmsley Upper Helmsley Bossall Buttercrambe Howsham Harton Whitwell-on-the-Hill Crambe Foston Barton-le-Willows Thornton-le-Clay As we will not be printing paper copies of the Circular this quarter the usual church sponsorship of the cover will not apply. The regular quarterly sponsorship by each of the churches in the Benefice is much appreciated as it enables us to print it with its by now familiar colour cover From the Vicarage Dear friends Praying for a new normal Covid-19: This is a worrying and fearful time for many of us. As I write this, I have been aware for quite a while of cases of Covid-19 that have occurred in our benefice. The provision for the usual methods of pastoral support, let alone funeral care, is frustratingly restricted, but I do understand why. Of course, added to this, is the sadness that our church buildings remain closed ‘til further notice, not just for funerals, but any gatherings such as weddings, baptisms, Sunday and weekday worship. I, like many others, miss going to the Church for a multitude of reasons. But I understand why I can’t. I, like many others, miss seeing my family; my granddaughter. But I understand why I can’t. I, like many others, miss going out to see friends, out for a meal, out for a drink, out to the cinema or theatre. But I understand why I can’t. I know it will all change – but for the time being, I understand why I can’t do the things I want to. 4 That’s the right thing to do – and without sounding sanctimonious, it’s the selfless thing to do. When the Disciples were themselves ‘self-isolating’ or in ‘lockdown’ in the upper room after Jesus had been crucified, for fear of another threat, they didn’t know if anything would change. To be caught as an associate of a perceived criminal would have serious repercussions – like today, it was a truly a worrying and fearful time for them. But in the midst of their fear and worrying, enters Jesus – a new Jesus; like the old but different; alive again and full of…… ‘peace’. That’s the first thing he says to them, “Peace be with you” But he’s also full of the Holy Spirit – and he shares with each of his friends the liberating experience of what the Holy Spirit can bring. Released and inspired, each of those locked in that upper room eventually came out transformed. Liberated, they spoke to people, strangers as well as friends, in ways that could be understood. They showed kindness, compassion, generosity and healing. They discovered a new ‘normal’ way of being. A more Jesus-centred, ‘selfless’ way, rather than their world’s ‘selfish’ way. I do hope that amongst the fear and angst we experience during the threat of Covid-19, a sense of Peace, (a Jesus style Peace, actually) might pervade your ‘lockdown’. A reassurance that we are not alone in this; we are all in this together. And no matter how isolated we might feel, that presence of Peace can be found, if we seek it and rest within it. And I don’t think I’m alone in hoping that our new ‘normal’ way of being, when we too are released from our own ‘lockdown’, will be a more selfless, kind, generous normal - a Holy Spirit inspired normal. For the time being, we are: “Staying in; Protecting the NHS and Carers; Saving Lives”. My prayer is that when the dawn of this new ‘normal’ comes, we will have undergone a transformation like those in the upper room. Then we shall be: Going out (of our way) to be kind to others; Engaging with those who care for the vulnerable; Serving Lives by our acts of generosity and selflessness. Then, prayerfully, our worry will be turned to rejoicing and our fear into celebrating this, our new normal. May God bless you all. Yours in Christ Revd Chris Wingfield Jesus appears to his disciples in the Upper room after the Crucifixion Services for the Benefice of Harton Because of the crisis generated by the Corona Covid-19 Pandemic as you will be aware all church buildings throughout the country have been closed until such time as it is deemed safe for people to gather together in any numbers. All our church services therefore have been cancelled for the foreseeable future. If the churches are opened again for worship within the next three months, you will be able to access information about those services through the benefice website: www.sandhuttongroup.org.uk. Every effort will be made to inform those without access to the internet as the situation develops. In the meantime Chris, our Vicar is holding a short act of worship on a Sunday morning at 10am via an App called Zoom. Should you have access to the internet and would like to join one of these services please let Chris know via email at: [email protected] or Tel: 01904 468418 You will first have to download the free App from the app store on your iPad, phone or computer. The App symbol is a white camera on a blue background. Once you have downloaded it, Chris will send you via email an invitation to join the ‘meeting’, together with a meeting ID and a password. It is easy to use; just follow the steps as they appear. Chris will guide you through any technical difficulties you may have once you have joined the ‘meeting’. On Wednesday mornings at 10am you are warmly invited to join us for ‘Conversation at 10’, also by Zoom. Relax at home with a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit as we enjoy discussing a range of topics. As for Sunday morning worship, contact Chris to receive an email invite. Details are in the Calendar section of the Benefice website. Chris has also set up a WhatsApp group chat. If you have a smart phone and would like to join this group please contact Chris via his email or phone. You will have to download the WhatsApp app from the Apps store on your phone if you haven’t already got it. Musings from the Churchmouse…………. What weird times we find ourselves in. Generally something that presents a threat to us can be detected through our usual senses, but this particular threat is totally invisible, intangible, without sound, colour or smell and it is tiny, just moving about leaving it’s devastating footprints everywhere without regard to anyone. This microscopic but deadly organism has changed the way we live overnight. We are now getting used to the new normal of Lockdown. For many it will be an almost insufferable trial. For others it is an opportunity to slow down and take stock and re-evaluate how we go about things. It has undoubtedly given all of us time. For some that will weigh heavy, but for many others it is an opportunity to get on with all kinds of projects, discover news skills, become more creative, rummage through all those drawers and boxes that we keep stuffing things into for sorting out at some other time! This is the first time that we have been unable to produce a printed version of The Circular as printing doesn’t lend itself to social distancing among other government edicts! It is hoped that those of you who are reading this online may be able to share with others who do not have internet access, perhaps by printing off bits of it that might be relevant to a friend or neighbour, or indeed printing a few copies in its entirety to distribute to people nearby. (see printable version on the website) We hope that you enjoy reading how our individual parishes are coping and coming together at this difficult time, and enjoy some of the lovely art work done by the children at Messy Church and around the parishes. With luck and a fair wind we may be able to print the next edition of the Circular in October, until then…………. The printing team send their very best wishes. Stay safe, Stay well, Stay happy! Welcome to those newly baptised 1st December Oswald Romilly Bell Gerrish Whitwell 1st March Beatrice Ivy Margaret Painter Foston Several Baptisms have had to be postponed because of Covid-19. Congratulations to those recently married 5th December Patrick Morris and Emma Du-Mon Whitwell Our condolences to the family and friends of Robin Alfred Spencer whose ashes were interred in Upper Helmsley graveyard during November 2019. His link with Upper Helmsley church was that his grandparents are buried there, and his parents were married there. John Willcock, partner of Lilly Wright both of Upper Helmsley who died on 30th Dec 2019 ZOOM Messy Church at Easter Not to be deterred by Lock-down or social distancing; this Easter's Messy Church session took place on Thursday 16th April via the wonders of Zoom (which I hadn't heard of until about a month ago!). We were very pleased to welcome 23 children online with craft materials to hand as we joined together in creating three lovely activities reflecting the Easter message of 'He is risen'. All the families entered into the spirit of Messy Church with the same enthusiasm and engagement as usual and all had a great time! We made Easter cross pictures, a Resurrection garden, and cheeky chicks using paint and forks! It was great fun watching everyone get busy in their kitchens and gardens.
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